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Born in December 19, 1927, Rabbi Norman Lamm is an esteemed figure in the Jewish community. He has made significant contributions to Jewish education, theology, and public affairs.

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“However, the word madda in modern Hebrew specifically means science.”

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Author:Norman Lamm

“Conventional dogmas, even if endowed with the authority of an Aristotle - ancient or modern - must be tested vigorously. If they are found wanting, we need not bother with them. But if they are found to be substantially correct, we may not overlook them.”

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Book:Faith and Doubt: Studies in Traditional Jewish Thought

Source: Faith and Doubt: Studies in Traditional Jewish Thought

“Most Modern Orthodox are religious Zionists. Despite all differences and nuances among us, we consider the founding of the State a historic change. We accept it as something that came from Providence.”

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Author:Norman Lamm

“Modern Orthodoxy has a highly positive attitude toward the State of Israel. Our Ultra-Orthodox brethren recognize only the Holy Land, but not the state.”

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Author:Norman Lamm

“Not all Modern Orthodox Jews, at the present juncture, identify with what the Israeli government does. In Israel many religious Zionists strongly oppose the government because of the disengagement.”

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Author:Norman Lamm

About the Author

Born: December 19, 1927
Known for: Rabbi
Quotes: 21

Books & Sources

Faith and Doubt: Studies in Traditional Jewish ThoughtRelated source material

Seventy Faces: Articles of FaithRelated source material

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